15 Viral Life Hacks Tested: Do They Actually Work?

TLDRWe test 15 viral life hacks from TikTok to see if they actually work. If more than half of them work, I'll shave a TikTok logo into my head!

Key insights

😱Using a nut and bolt as a replacement for a lost button on jeans actually works!

🔥Burning paper can create a lighter-than-air effect, causing it to fly.

🚀A tea bag rocket can be made by removing the tea and string, and lighting the paper.

🥤Adding vitamin C to Coke does not make it transparent, it's a dangerous scam.

🎈Squeezing an orange does not make a balloon pop, it's the limonene in the peel.

Q&A

Do these life hacks actually work?

We tested 15 life hacks from TikTok and found that some of them actually work!

Is it safe to add vitamin C to Coke to make it transparent?

No, adding vitamin C to Coke can be dangerous and is not recommended.

Why does squeezing an orange not make a balloon pop?

It's not the orange juice itself that makes the balloon pop, but the limonene in the peel.

Can a nut and bolt be used as a replacement for a lost button on jeans?

Yes, using a nut and bolt as a replacement button on jeans actually works!

Do these life hacks have any practical use?

While some of the life hacks we tested were successful, others were not very practical or safe to attempt.

Timestamped Summary

00:05We're testing 15 viral life hacks from TikTok to see if they actually work.

00:21Using a nut and bolt as a replacement for a lost button on jeans actually works!

01:09Burning paper can create a lighter-than-air effect and make it fly.

01:32A tea bag rocket can be made by removing the tea and lighting the paper.

01:49Adding vitamin C to Coke does not make it transparent, it's a dangerous scam.

02:26Squeezing an orange does not make a balloon pop, it's the limonene in the peel.